Medication info

Jongkundang Glycerin Syrup (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationSyrupOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Jongkundang Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow syrup with an orange flavor, contained in aluminum foil pouches.
Packaging
30 pouches/box [10mL/pouch × 30], 90 pouches/box [10mL/pouch × 90]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201905694 · Notified 2019.08.13

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.08.13. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of organic mental syndromes and cerebrovascular symptoms (such as memory impairment and confusion)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400 mg (1 sachet) of choline alfoscerate orally per dose, 2~3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Jongkundang Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of organic mental syndromes and cerebrovascular symptoms (such as memory impairment and confusion)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • reduced motivation
  • reduced spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used to treat symptoms of memory impairment, confusion, reduced motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and decreased concentration that appear in secondary symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency and organic mental syndrome. Clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of this medication in improving these symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg (1 sachet) of choline alfoscerate orally per dose, 2~3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to this medication or its components. Additionally, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. During the use of this medication, nausea may occur due to its effect on the neurotransmitter dopamine. If such symptoms arise, the dosage should be reduced. It can affect the digestive system, possibly leading to gastritis or related diseases. Furthermore, it may have effects on the psychiatric and nervous systems, potentially causing drowsiness, insomnia, irritability or nervousness, and in severe cases, convulsions or excessive movements. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause accidents or degrade the quality of the medication.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • stomach disorder
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow syrup with an orange flavor, contained in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

30 pouches/box [10mL/pouch × 30], 90 pouches/box [10mL/pouch × 90]

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